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Kibou Cheltenham

4.8
4.8
22 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese
Regent Arcade, Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1JZ

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to Award-Winning KIBOU Cheltenham, a Japanese dining destination in the Cotswolds. Step inside and feel transported to Tokyo with cherry blossom canopies, vibrant murals, and immersive Japanese animations. Enjoy varied seating options, from traditional sunken dining and plush booths to an open sushi kitchen and stylish cocktail bar. For intimate occasions, our private room seats up to 10 in stylish comfort.
Our menu offers iconic Japanese dishes like handmade sushi, sashimi, ramen, and katsu curry. Don’t miss signature rolls like the Volcano Roll and Ebi Stak prawn toast, or our sharing platters, Jo Moriawase and Yasai Moriawase. Pair with Japanese whiskies, gins, highballs, or signature cocktails. Perfect for Japanese food lovers, KIBOU Cheltenham promises a truly authentic experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Discover our lavish Private Dining Room which can accommodate up to 10 seated guests, plus ask about our lounge, booths or semi-private areas as the perfect backdrop to your next event.
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as tempura prawn California roll, salmon tataki with mango salsa and sea bream nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £23 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Japanese Afternoon Tea photo
  • Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £19.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as mixed vegetable California roll, vegetable temaki and avocado nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £19 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea photo
  • Sushi Making Masterclass

    £50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Get to grips with making all your favourite sushi at our Sushi Making Masterclass! Classes last for 2 ½ hours, and include a range of sushi-making tuition, a welcome cocktail from Roku gin, and the opportunity to enjoy all of your creations in the restaurant after the class. There’ll also be plenty of opportunity to learn about the origins and history of sushi, as well as how to prepare a range of our most favourite dishes. Sushi included in the class: Futomaki Uramaki (California Roll) Hosomaki Temaki Nigiri Classes costs £50 per person, with a minimum of 9 people per class. Pre-booking and pre-payment is essential. So if you’re looking for a fun event in Cheltenham, where you can learn a new skill and learn how to produce some of your favourite dishes, then head of to our new Cheltenham sushi making class.
    Sushi Making Masterclass photo

What 22 people are saying

Kibou Cheltenham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  • Cheltenham

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kibou Cheltenham offers a delightful Japanese dining experience with "delicious food," "perfect service," and a "lovely ambience." The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic, friendly and cheerful service," making it a "must visit." Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches on special occasions and the accommodating staff. Highly recommended for its value and atmosphere.
22 Reviews
  1. Sarah VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, always busy on a Saturday. Some staff are very attentive some less so. One was watching a boxing match on her phone whilst serving!!! We waited over 15 mins for the table as they have evidently forgotten us, and we'd arrived early. Tasty food but more for the instamgram crowd.

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  2. Sarah

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful first meal at Kibou this evening. The food was all delicious and the service excellent. I visited with my two sons, one of whom had the kids bento box. It was such excellent value and he was delighted with how it was presented. We have already booked to visit again. Thank you

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  3. Jane

    Gloucestershire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal great service really cannot fault the experience.

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  4. GAIL

    Worcestershire13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming as soon we arrived. Delicious food and excellent service. Thank you we will certainly return

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  5. Mark

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, friendly and cheerful service plus lovely food!

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  6. Nicola

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, perfect service, lovely ambience, thoroughly recommend

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  7. Claire

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, yummy, interesting lovely surroundings

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  8. Kim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing - can’t wait too eat here again! Food is delicious and so are the drinks. Service is lovely, and such of a good price for Japanese food!

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  9. Ellie

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 food, service staff are lovely. This restaurant is a must visit. I don’t say this often but they deserve every success 👌

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  10. William

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately this will be the last time we dine at Kibou. Since we have been dining at your business, we have spent over a couple of thousand pounds. My daughter and grandson have dietary restrictions due to health. Their menu was only a few things, after being told that the Red pepper was cooked in rapeseed oil. Both are highly allergic to the oil. What bothered us all was the way she was told by the waiter, when she wanted to order more sushi, she couldn’t as it would take too Long due to the restrictions. What sushi place says no to extra sushi!We watched and felt uncomfortable when she was made to feel like she was being difficult. Also I had placed n Open table that this was a birthday celebration, and nothing was even done. Overall a very bad experience.

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FAQs

Kibou Cheltenham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01242 507984.

Kibou Cheltenham is rated 4.8 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kibou Cheltenham

Regent Arcade, Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1JZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Cheltenham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Discover our lavish Private Dining Room which can accommodate up to 10 seated guests, plus ask about our lounge, booths or semi-private areas as the perfect backdrop to your next event.
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